What are the tourist attractions in Jinzhong-recommended tourist routes

If you are going to travel to Jinzhong, first of all, you must plan your route. Jinzhong's scenic spots suitable for different regions are different. You can go to see which scenic spots are suitable for you in detail, and then you can visit them conveniently.

Jinzhong includes Jinzhong City, Lvliang City in the west and Yangquan City in the east, that is, the central part of Shanxi except Taiyuan in geographical sense. Several rich houses in Jinzhong City during the Ming and Qing Dynasties are arranged on the plain on the east bank of Fenhe River. Pingyao, an ancient city, is like a box full of folk treasures.

The loess gully in Lvliang is completely different from the valley plain, and the ancient buildings in Qikou Town and the west bank of Fenhe River have their own bright spots. Niangziguan, located at the junction of Taihang Mountain in Yangquan, Shanxi and Hebei, has a history of thousands of years.

Jinzhong tourist route

three days

Spend three days visiting all the exhibition halls of Pingyao ancient city. You can also spend half a day visiting Shuanglin Temple or Zhenguo Temple.

5 days

Go to Pingyao ancient city for 3 days first. On the fourth day, leave Pingyao for Changjia Manor, Qiao Family Courtyard or Wang Family Courtyard. On the fifth day, visit Jiexiu, Mianshan or Zhangbi Castle. Back in the city, I forgot to visit Houtu Temple.

7 days

Five days ago. On the sixth day, I went to Lishi to Qikou. On the seventh day, I went to Qikou Town, Xiwan Village and Lijiashan.

Jinzhong city

Ancient City of Pingyao

Pingyao, as an ancient city, does not have the romantic label of "small bridge and gentle flowing water", but as a world cultural heritage, the ancient city elements here inherit the practical functions needed by ancient northern cities: fortification of city walls, interruption of government affairs, shielding of city god temples and promotion of cultural activities by Confucian temples.

When you stroll on the chessboard-like square street of the ancient city, you can not only feel the quiet and calm atmosphere of the old county town in the north, but also restore the original appearance of Qingcheng as much as possible in your imagination.

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Shuanglin Temple (Qiaotou Village) is located 6 kilometers southwest of the ancient city. In addition to Tang Huai, Song Bei and Zhong Ming, 1000 painted sculptures of the Yuan and Ming Dynasties are the treasures of the temple: Tianwang Temple, the mountain gate, was built in the Yuan Dynasty, and the images of the four heavenly kings are calm and dignified. There are ten mourning halls of Yamaraja and ghost slaves in the catacombs.

The colored sculptures in the Buddha Hall of Sakyamuni were made in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. The statue of Sakyamuni is elegant, and Wei Tuo is solemn. The twenty-six Guanyin in the Bodhisattva Hall is a work of Ming Dynasty, with very elegant lines. There are three statues of Sakyamuni in the Mahatma Hall, and murals on both sides are faintly visible.

Town temple

Zhenguo Temple (Zhenhao Village, Hongshan Town) is located in the northeast of the ancient city 15km, which is a little far from the ancient city, so there are fewer tourists than Shuanglin Temple. The main hall, the Buddha Hall, was built in the Five Dynasties, with cornices and arches reaching into the sky. Eleven Buddha statues in the temple are also works of five dynasties, which have high historical and artistic value.

Although the statue on the third floor of the Buddha in the Ming Dynasty was damaged, it can be seen that the copper wire weaves the superb skills of backlight. The murals of the Qing Dynasty on the wall tell the story of Sakyamuni becoming a Buddha in the form of cartoons, which is worth seeing.

Ancient city wall

It is believed that Pingyao ancient city wall was built in the Zhou Dynasty, and today's city wall pattern was completed in the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, and it is still well preserved. Walking on the 6.4-kilometer-long city wall, the most unique perspective is the pattern of streets and houses in the city, as well as the living atmosphere of the whole ancient city, especially in the four corners, where smoke is curling and dogs are barking with vitality.

Qingxu Guan (Pingyao County Museum)

Qingxu Guan, hiding in a secluded corner near Xiadongmen, is a Taoist temple in Pingyao ancient city. Its architecture and collection are impressive. In the Sanqing Hall of the Ursa Major Hall, there is a rare dream circle monument on the left. In the Zhenwu kiln on the right hand side of the back hall, there is a beautiful woodcut Buddha statue of the Yuan Dynasty.

County yamen

Pingyao county office is not only well preserved, but also fully functional: six rooms on both sides correspond to six central departments.

During the peak season, there are two performances of "County Grandfather worships the Town God" every day. If you go to Confucius Temple after visiting the City God Temple, you can stop at Anjia Street Catholic Church.

Confucian temple

Dacheng Hall, built in Jin Dynasty, is the oldest existing Confucius Temple in China, with beautiful arches and sloping walls. Please pay attention to the origin of the huge word "Kui" at the back of the hall.

Go through Longmen and climb to the third floor of Respect Pavilion, where there are Wanli scrolls. The balcony is a good angle overlooking the ancient city.

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The earliest banking system in China: draft number

In the history of Shanxi merchants, Ping, Qi and Thailand were evenly matched, but the earliest "draft bank" was born in Pingyao. In the third year of Daoguang (1823), the first bank number "Rishengchang" was modified by a paint shop, and the stamp of the ticket book was used for anti-counterfeiting, thus realizing the universal deposit and withdrawal of money in different places, and the prototype of the modern banking system has long existed.

China Ship Ticket Museum (No.38 West Street): Two "enemy" tickets have been issued. The entrance is Rishengchang in the west, and the exit is Queen Wei in the east. The museum site also includes Rishengchang Branch and Rixin Middle School. In fact, the relationship between the two companies is very complicated: it is not just a simple peer competition, but Mao Hongkun, the first shopkeeper of Weitaihou, comes from Rishengchang.

Tongqing (No.45 Nanda Street): As the last bank, the business history here is not long, but it has risen rapidly because of its relationship with Guangxu and Cixi. The set of rosewood and twin towers was given by Cixi. You can look at the cave-like underground vault. When you pass the fourth courtyard, pay attention to the golden well that conveys the treasure: the whole courtyard is above the vault.

Paddock (No.0/3, Nandajie/Kloc): It used to be a silk shop, but later it was changed to the ticket number of Weizi No.5 Middle School ... and now it is a collection of Wei. In addition to enjoying paintings and cultural relics, the museum also introduces the history of the ticket number through voice.

Tian Jixiang (No.20, South Street): In the exhibition hall, the precious cultural relics collected by the people are commendable, such as woodcarving double horses, rhinoceros moon mirror, boxwood carving on Jiulong Wall and so on. Before it became a draft bank, it used to be a pigment silk business named "Wei Changsheng".

Baichuantong (Jinshang Furniture Museum, Nanjie 109): It was once one of the top ten banks in China, and its owner was Qu Yuanmian of Qixian County. Now it mainly displays all kinds of qing dynasty furniture, and you can also see the golden patterns on the building.

Qixian county

Qixian County was called "Zhao Yu" in ancient times, and its unique geographical location made Qixian an important transit point of Wanli Tea Road in Qing Dynasty. A musician who started with tea is called "Quban City". On the way from Taiyuan or Yuci to Pingyao, it is also good to take Qixian as a stop, or stay in Pingyao for a day and visit Qixian.

Qiao's Family Compound

Qiaojiabao Village in Dongguan Town is located about 16km northeast of Qixian County.

Thanks to the successive influences of Journey to the Town and Hanging the Red Lantern High, the reputation of Qiao Family Courtyard in Qixian County, one of the shooting locations, has been so loud that many people's first reaction to mentioning Shanxi merchants is Qiao Family.

The core historical building is in the central hall. Qiao's family is a large family in Qixian County. If you see the expression "nave Joe, Joe so-and-so", it means that the Qiao family came from the branch of Zhongtang Qiao Zhiyong.

Before entering the door, you can carefully appreciate the screen wall of Bai Shou's painting at the door. Fude Temple, famous for its brick carving decoration, is worth visiting and enjoying. Every door hides exquisite wood carving techniques, which can also make people look at it carefully for a long time.

In addition, the lotus leaf plaque in the First Courtyard, the inscription plaque of Fu Shan in the Fourth Courtyard, the relief of the Dark Eight Immortals on both sides of the screen wall, and the Jiulong Screen in the Third Courtyard are all treasures of the town house, which not only have exquisite craftsmanship, but also represent the aesthetics of wealthy businessmen in the Qing Dynasty on home decoration.

Qixian ancient city

In addition to the east, west, south and north streets, there are many deep houses in the old city, which can be found in the alley. Out of Changyuchuan Tea House, turn left to Majiaxiang, and turn to Hejiayuan.

The journey from Pingyao to Jiexiu is worth extending: the mountains and castles in the suburbs will add different fun to the golden line of Shanxi merchants, and the details of ancient buildings in the urban area can stand scrutiny.

Mian mountain

Interface mountain scenic area; Jiexiu city, southeast 19 km.

Jiexiu's story is named after Mianshan. If you feel a little tired when you see the Shanxi Merchants Courtyard, you might as well go for an outing in Mianshan. In addition to natural scenery, there are wonderful humanities in the mountains. The combination of Luoda Palace, Yunfeng Temple, Qixian Valley and Xiegongling is worth visiting. Rhoda Palace is the most magnificent Taoist temple in Mianshan. There are many Taoist treasures and Mianshan cultural relics on display in the palace. Located in Fu Bao Rock, Yunfeng Temple, it is dedicated to Zhi Chao, the first eminent monk of the Han nationality. You can find the real figure of Bao Gu.

In Qixian Valley, you can only cross the waterfall deep stream by steep wooden ladders and stirrups, and there is a path leading to Gonglingjie after the end. The top of the mountain in Gong Ling is very big, and Lingjie Cemetery is here. The lower hall of Capricorn is built in a cave. It is said that meson tui took his mother to hide from the fire. There are paths and cable cars in the spirit world, which can go directly to Shuitaogou.

Zhangbi ancient castle

Jiexiu City is about 10 km southeast, Zhangbi Village, Longfeng Township.

In this rugged ancient village in the north, the residential streets on the ground are not special at first glance, but there is an amazing ancient military tunnel network hidden underground. There is no clear record of the construction time of the tunnel in the history books. Presumably, it was an important garrison town in the Northern Wei, Sui and Tang Dynasties, and the tunnel was built in the early Tang Dynasty. The dads who came here to record programs in 2008 increased the exposure of the village.

From Guandi Temple to Khan Temple at the entrance, the terrain is patchy, and the high platform behind Khan Temple overlooks the pattern of ancient villages. Then, prepare to drill into the tunnel.

The total length of the tunnel is estimated to be 10 km, and the length developed for walking is about 10 km. It's dark and narrow here, and there is no fork in the road. From time to time, stables, wells, soldiers' kilns and prisoners' kilns appeared on both sides of the tunnel, and ancient soldiers' defense facilities were readily available.

When you get out of the tunnel and are glad to see the light of day again, don't forget to enjoy the spectacular scenery in front of you. When you walk in the village on the ground, you can see ancient temples, houses and ancient trees. Zhenwu Hall and Kongwang Hall near Beibaomen were built in the Ming Dynasty, with glazed components on the roof, and two rare empty-shell blue glazed monuments outside the Kongwang Hall.

Houtumiao

Miaodi Street is near West Street; be free of charge

This is a group of magnificent temples and temples protected by the state. Most of the existing ancient buildings were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and decorated with glazed components. It is true that it is called "Museum of Glass Art and Architecture". The front lines of Sanguan Temple and Houtu Temple are decorated with glass, and the screen wall in front of the temple is decorated with glass Kirin.

The third floor of Qing Dynasty itself is connected with the stage of Houtu Temple in the rear, and its structure is complex and exquisite. Glazed decorative bricks are embedded in the shadow walls on both sides of the theater, and the storm board above the shadow wall is decorated with round black glazed grapes. The tiles and roof decoration in the back hall are bright yellow.

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Wang's Family Compound

Jingsheng Town, Lingxian County, 20 kilometers south of Jiexiu City.

Ling Jingsheng's Wang family began to do business in the Ming Dynasty. In addition to dealing in grain and cloth, he also obtained the management rights of commissary, horses and salt in the Qing Dynasty, so he became rich. In its heyday, Hulin had five fortress-like houses. Now, as an open scenic spot, the Wang Family Courtyard is a "phoenix" or a "dragon", each with its own characteristics.

At the entrance to the East Gate of Phoenix in the East Courtyard, the plaque of "Welcome" is engraved on the gatehouse, and the top floor is named Wang Mian Pavilion. This fortress-like courtyard, also known as "Gaojiaya", has old courtyards such as Dunhoufu and Ningruiju.

The structure and details of residential buildings in Qing dynasty are well preserved, including exposed walls, leaking windows, column feet and doorstones.

The town is located on the east side of the estuary where Qiushui River empties into the Yellow River, which literally means to develop along the Yellow River outside the town. The old houses are lined up along Xicheng, Midtown and Dongcheng, while walking and watching. The road near the northeast pier of the town is called Xishi Street. You can see the freight throughput of the town from the high-walled compound of Vivian Dawson Store, Rongguang Store and Sihetang (Xinhua Commercial Bank).

Zhong Shi Street in the center of the town is called "Ming and Qing Street" and is now the busiest tourist street. Camel Kuku (kl, Mongolian, meaning "a small piece of land") is a small square of camels in the caravan circle. Go further and you will find Dongshi Street, which is still the commercial street of local residents. Go south to Linxian No.5 Middle School, and you can also see the gate left by Yunxi Temple.

Walking into the alley on the hillside, many ancient houses are still inhabited by locals. Most owners are very hospitable. You are welcome to visit the quadrangle and see the caves, jujube trees and window grilles with the characteristics of the Loess Plateau.

Xiwan village

Bay west is about 3 kilometers away from Qikou Town, and the hiking scenery is good. Villages near mountains and rivers were built in the late Ming Dynasty. The five alleys of gold, wood, water, fire and earth in the village are connected. Houses are scattered and households are connected. Most of the buildings still retain the pattern of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the exquisite door plaques and stone carvings are worth seeing. The closed pattern of three-story caves in Zhongcun and Xiulouyuan is very distinctive.

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Li Jiashan's Eastern Mansion

This is another business card of Qikou: on the slope of nearly 70 on both sides of the Y-shaped ravine, caves are stacked one after another, reaching the top of the mountain, and the paths are connected, just like the cross section of the building. The person who discovered and let the public know the unique landscape of this loess gully is Wu Guanzhong, a contemporary artist who came here twice to sketch.

From 0 10 to 10 10, the national Shanxi folk song "Qiao Family Courtyard" was sung, which sang the terrain where Luliang Mountain and Fenhe Plain met, and also implied its important position at that time: revolutionary Su Zhu walked out of Jiaocheng Mountain where he had fought, and another well-known name was Hua Guofeng. On the tourist route on the west bank of Fenhe River, Jiaocheng is a stop before returning to Taiyuan. Of course, you can also start from Taiyuan and go back and forth easily in one day.

Xuanzhong Temple

It is located in Shibi Mountain, 4 kilometers north of Hongxiang Township.

This is an ancient temple worth seeing in Jiaocheng Mountain. Because it is located in the mountains surrounded by stone walls, it is also called stone wall Yongning Temple. The temple was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and now most of the temple buildings have been repaired and rebuilt. The portraits of three wizards in the ancestral temple were painted by Japanese Buddhists. The ancient stone tablets collected in the temple are also a highlight, but the most precious "Ba Chai Dog Wensheng" is deeply locked in the stele gallery.

Guashan

North end of Yingbin Avenue

Guashan, about 3 kilometers northwest of the county seat, is the gateway for you to enjoy the scenery of Jiaocheng Mountain. The mountain is named after the shape of gossip, and Guashan Cooper with peculiar shape is also one of the scenic spots. Tianning Temple, an ancient temple in Yanzong, is the main attraction of the scenic spot. The couplet "has the highest image, and the mountains show the degree of yin and yang;" Using the opposite of "the Buddha's nature is the best, and the four truths break the doubt of life and death", the gossip of Tao and the magic of Buddha are combined.

Jiexiu

Niangziguan

Pingding Niangziguan Town under Yangquan is located in Taihang Mountain, where there are some ancient Great Wall passes and city walls, the most famous of which is Niangziguan City. Coupled with the well-preserved Niangziguan Railway Station of Shitai Railway, a day trip by train is just right, and the experience is quite obscure and unique.

Guancheng

The core scenic spot of the town is Guancheng, which is built at the foot of the mountain. This tower, which stands at the entrance of Shanxi and Hebei, is known as "the ninth pass in the world". The existing towers and city walls were partially built in the Ming Dynasty. Standing on the rostrum with the plaque of "Gyeonggi Fan Screen", you can enjoy the winding scenery of Taohe River. The goddess enshrined on the rostrum is Princess Pingyang, the sister of Emperor Taizong. It is said that she once took female soldiers to G.

Laotai Railway is the first railway in Shaanxi Province, also known as "Zheng Tai Railway". The second train departure station was originally planned to be located in Fucheng, Zhengding, Hebei Province. Later, due to the construction cost, the section from Yangquan to Niangziguan is still worth experiencing. This section of the railway is built along the Taohe River Valley and will pass through some old villages along the way. Among them, the Northern Wei grottoes are preserved on the cliff of Liucun, Liu Liu, next to Liu Liu Station.

The original remains of the old stone platform can also be found in Niangziguan Station: the station building built by 1906 is one of the well-preserved first-generation railway supporting stations, where there is a unique experience of waiting for a bus at the foot of the Great Wall and under cliffs. At the entrance of Niangziguan Guancheng Scenic Area, you can also pay attention to the cross-river railway bridge. This Mianhe Railway Bridge, designed by French engineers, is one of the important bridges on the old Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan Railway, with a history of one hundred years.